Fish Consumption and Colorectal Cancer Risk in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Fish Consumption and Colorectal Cancer Risk in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisAuthors: Shengjun Wu, et al. Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, ChinaJournal: American Journal of Medicine, June 2012Summary: Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the Western world, with over one million newly diagnosed cases each year. A total of 41 studies were reviewed to determine if fish consumption is associated with risk of colon and rectal cancer. Researchers conclude that eating fish reduces the risk of colorectal cancer by 12%.